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Horror end to Kiwi's dream trip
Three months into her trip of a lifetime, Liz Hardwick-Smith was killed in a truck crash.
Day of multiple crashes ends fatality-free run
After a holiday lull, the accidents start again on NZ's most dangerous roads.
$100k car wrecked after 'brain explosion'
A Hastings motorist has written off his $100,000 sports car while fleeing police at 130km/h.
Holiday road toll ends at zero
For the first time in more than 50 years there have been no fatal accidents on the roads this Queen's Birthday holiday weekend.
On the road to a death-free holiday
Police say motorists have driven sensibly in what shaped up to be a welcome first.
Pupils' spine-tingling farewell
A teenage road victim who dreamed of joining the air force was farewelled with a haka at his service yesterday.
Watch: Pair killed in fiery Dunedin crash
Josiah Mani was killed when the car he was in caught fire after crashing with a truck on King Edward St in Kensington. Video / Stephen Jaquiery / ODT
Road toll: Carnage at 31-year low
The road toll is at its lowest in more than 30 years - and high fuel prices are partly responsible.
Fatal crash: Booze, speed and no licence
Booze, speed and driving without a licence - this combination appeared to be behind last night's death of a young man racing to the beach to watch the sunset.
Driver fleeing cops stomps on tot after crash
A driver fleeing police after crashing his car clambered over an injured toddler in his haste to escape.